A/N: The story is nearing the end. This chapter will reveal what is going to be Lance's fate. Enjoy.

After rescuing Lance from certain doom, Marshall checked him over and discovered that Lance a bit bruised, but nothing too serious. Then they all went back to the Lookout with Lance in Marshall's ambulance.

"Thanks for your help, Marshall! I don't know what would've happened if you and the other pups hadn't showed up." Lance exclaimed.

"No problem, Lance. Whenever you're in trouble, just yelp for help!" Marshall replied before adding, "But... What were you doing up on that cliff?"

Lance sighed. "I was going to look for a home since I lost my family, but no one accepted me becuase they were either busy or they did't want me. I came to the cliff to clear my head. I didn't expect for the cliff to collapse underneath me." He replied.

Marshall nodded. "I see. Let's just get you to the Lookout to give you something to eat. I bet you're hungry." He replied.

Lance smiled at Marshall. "Thanks, Marshall, you're the best." Lance replied with a smile.

"No problem, Lance." Marshall replied with a smile. While Lance was glad to be safe, he still wondered what was going to happen now. He lost his parents, he has no idea where his brother was and he doesn't know if he will join the PAW Patrol or not.

Upon returning to the Lookout, Marshall guided Lance inside, where Ryder filled up a dog bowl with kibble and set it down for Lance. While Lance was eating his food, the other pups ran out to do their own activities while Ryder and Marshall went up to the control room to talk.

"So, what did you want to tell me, Marshall?" Ryder asked.

"Ryder, remember when I told you about what happened with Lance and about the promise I made to his father?" Marshall asked.

Ryder nodded. "Yes, but what do you have in mind?" He asked.

Marshall took a deep breath and looked at Ryder in the eye. "Ryder, I want to adopt Lance." He replied seriously.

Ryder stared at the fire pup in shock. Marshall wants to adopt a pup that just came to the Lookout? "Marshall, are you sure?" He asked.

Marshall nodded. "I promised his father that I will take care of him. And I feel guilty for not being fast enough to save his parents. I think he deserves a new family." He replied.

Ryder thought for a moment and nodded. "Alright, Marshall. You can adopt him. Lance is going to live with us now." He replied.

Marshall smiled. "Thanks, Ryder." He said and went down the elevator.

An hour has passed since Ryder and Marshall's conversation and Marshall decided to play with the other pups for now. After that, he went over to Lance, who was panting heavily after a game of tag, and sat down.

"So, how do you like it here at the Lookout, Lance?" He asked.

"It's great, Marshall! Having new friends to play with and after what happened, I finally have a home, food and water!" Lance exclaimed happily, but them turned sad and looked down.

"You still miss your parents, huh?" Marshall asked, seeing his sadness.

"Y-yeah." Lance replied, tearing up. "After that fire took my family away, I'm all alone. I do have a home now and food and water, but I don't have a family anymore." He finished, trying not to cry.

Marshall sighed and turned to Lance. "Lance, I need to tell you something."

Lance turned to Marshall. "What is it?" He asked.

"Lance... I feel guilty for not being fast enough to save your parents." Lance was taken aback by what Marshall said. He blames himself?

"Marshall, no need to blame yourself. You did your best. Even..." But Lance was cut off.

"Sorry, but I have the need to blame myself." Marshall interrupted. "I wasn't fast enough. I could've done better and saved them." He said, holding in his tears.

Lance wanted to help, but didn' know how. That is, until Marshall looked at Lance. "Lance... I'm gonna adopt you."

Lance stared at Marshall and had his jaw dropped upon hearing. "Could... could you say that again?" He asked.

Marshall nodded. "I said, I'm gonna adopt you." He repeated.

Lance couldn't believe what was happening as Marshall continued. "Before both died, your father told me to promise him to take care of you, Lance. And this is what I'm going to do, but first, I'll adopt you. Since I couldn't save your parents, I might as well become one of them."

Lance at first was frozen in shock as tears were pooling in his eyes, but then, he squealed in joy and wrapped Marshall in a tight hug while crying tears of joy.

"THANK YOU, THANK YOU, MARSHALL! YOU'TE THE BEST!" He screamed while crying in joy uncontrollably.

"You're welcome, Lance." Marshall replied as he hugged back, his own eyes filling with tears.

"This is the best day of my life!" He exclaimed as he released the hug. "But does that mean I have to call you 'dad'?" He asked.

Marshall giggled. "You don't have to. You're my friend too. But it might feel weird to Ryder, to the other pups and the public to call me 'dad'. But when we're alone and no one hears us,, why not." He replied before hugging Lance again.

Lance nodded and hugged Marshall while also snuggling in his chest. He got some family back, not in a form of his own parents, but in a form of a member of the PAW Patrol who just adopted like his father.

A/N: And finally some good news! The PAW Patrol took Lance in, Marshall expressed his guilt due to not being fast enough to save Lance's parents and he adopts Lance. Now the only question that remains is: will Lance become a PAW Patrol pup? Find out in the last chapter.